Project overview
WSDOT is building three noise walls along the west side of I-5 between 5th Avenue NE and NE 92nd Street in North Seattle to reduce the high level of noise coming off the freeway and into the adjacent Greenlake and Licton Springs neighborhoods.
What's new?
Construction began the first week of July. WSDOT selected Granite Northwest working as Wilder Construction to construct these noise walls.
What will construction be like?
Our construction crews use every reasonable means to minimize any disruptions to residents near the project. Residents may notice some additional noise, dust and vibration while crews are working. Generally, these affects are not much greater than the typical noise, dust and vibration levels from the freeway.
Project timeline
Construction is scheduled to begin on the first week of July and will be complete by Fall 2009. Some minor work such as barrier instalation and landscaping will continue for several more months.
The end result
Nearby residents will experience a reduction in freeway traffic noise. Noise walls constructed in this area will reduce noise levels by up to half in areas closest to the walls.
Public involvement
In August 2007, WSDOT hosted a design workshop related to the noise walls on the west side of I-5. Nearby property owners attended and provided input about four noise wall design treatments and three color options for the neighborhood side of the walls.
WSDOT facilitated a community poll with eligible voters behind the proposed west side walls in June 2007.
WSDOT sends periodic web updates to residents in the project area. Please contact the Project Engineer, Erin Fletcher, if you would like to receive e-mail updates.
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Erin Fletcher
Project Engineer
WSDOT Urban Corridors Office
600 Stewart Street, Suite 520
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-770-3504
E-mail: FletchE@wsdot.wa.gov
Mike Murphy
WSDOT Communications
Phone: 206-440-4699
E-mail: MurphyM@wsdot.wa.gov